- 1. Crane ignitions on closeout (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 19:06:13 EST
- Hi Gang, Crane cams is selling reconditioned electronic ignitions, they come with the same warranty as new. XR700's for 45.52 XR3000's for 60.57 goto http://shopcranecams.com/cranecams/elig.html I al
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00307.html (6,742 bytes)
- 2. Re: Drain Plug (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 19:27:03 EST
- A cheap 1/2" extension ground down to a taper fit is my favorite tool for removing the drain and fill plugs in the differential. Regards, Peter S.
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00430.html (6,528 bytes)
- 3. Brake Light Switch alternative? (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 17:43:40 EST
- Does anyone know of a alternative part number for the electrical brake light switch on a 70's midget. I just had another M** switch fail on me (that makes 5 in one year on different cars). Since a re
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00472.html (7,028 bytes)
- 4. Southeastern Classic XIV (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 20:19:06 EST
- To all you Healey owners in the Southeast, the Carolinas Austin-Healey Club is putting on Southeatern Classic XIV on September 21-24, 2000. For more information and a registration form you can go to
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00814.html (6,779 bytes)
- 5. Re: APT website was: Dream A Series Engine..... (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 06:31:07 EST
- Try www.aptfast.com
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00937.html (6,944 bytes)
- 6. Mag wheel nuts anyone? (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 19:07:11 EST
- Hi Gang, I sold out of all the Mag Nuts I had and tried to order some more but they have been discontinued. I located a supply of overstock but had to get 500. Here's your chance to buy some extras.
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00538.html (7,262 bytes)
- 7. Mag wheel nuts additional info (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 19:52:17 EST
- These nuts are not for the standard rims or the minilite replicas but work well on most Cragar style rims like those that came on the Vega etc, as well as the old American Racing rims. The shank may
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00539.html (7,778 bytes)
- 8. Re: front wing differences (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 20:38:27 EST
- lights? Bruce, The only difference besides the side marker holes I have noticed is that the front turn signals mounting points are lower on the later cars from when they went to the thinner front bum
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00598.html (7,738 bytes)
- 9. Pushrods on sale (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 19:01:45 EST
- Hi gang, Yet another find Crane Cams is having a closeout sale on pushrods. 1275cc pushrods $29.66 a set of 8. 848-1098cc pushrods $3.53 each. http://shopcranecams.com/cranecams/pushords.html I think
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00757.html (6,825 bytes)
- 10. Re: More MC questions (problems) (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 23:34:56 EDT
- Michael, The rebuild kit should have come with a new one of those washers, therefore you can drill it in a couple of places and break it in half and then remove it, some people say you can heat it an
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00235.html (7,754 bytes)
- 11. Re: Help! I'm having a ignition problem (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 09:09:09 EDT
- Is it not firing or just not producing any power. Not firing. Bad plug wire, crack or tracks in distributor cap, bad spark plug. Not producing power improperly adjusted valve, burnt valve, broken pis
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00315.html (7,176 bytes)
- 12. Re: Wire size (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 07:09:22 EDT
- I would never use solid core wire for anything in a automobile. Copper gets work hardened from vibration and bending, then eventually breaks, the thicker the strands the faster this occurs. Regards,
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00517.html (7,207 bytes)
- 13. Re: window question (Serious) (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 07:53:00 EDT
- If you are talkling about a brownish type stuff that looks like it has eaten into the plastic, I would try some plastic cleaner and then polish like the motorcycle guys use on their windshields. If
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00850.html (7,126 bytes)
- 14. Re: Turning it over... (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 07:55:05 EDT
- Just put it in Forth gear and rock the car forward this will turn the motor over, I do this all the time when adjusting the valves. Regards, Peter S. Charlotte NC
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00851.html (8,116 bytes)
- 15. Re: Progress and a ? (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 06:28:25 EDT
- The pressure from the nut keeps the plate from spinning, there should not be a spacer. Regards, Peter. split
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00078.html (7,220 bytes)
- 16. Re: Tire Sizes for Rostyles (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 06:36:21 EDT
- I run 165/70 on both my Bugeye and my 71 midget. Currently firestone F-570's. They are about the same diameter as the stock 145R13's. Your RB midget sits a bit higher than my cars so you could use a
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00080.html (7,492 bytes)
- 17. Re: Rear Spring recomendation (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Jul 1999 17:29:28 EDT
- I have to agree with Cliff, I have driven many cars with all kinds of modifications and for daily drivers with occasional sports use, the factory setup is a good compromise between handling, ride and
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00157.html (8,499 bytes)
- 18. Re: Midget tips and modified tools (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 06:30:31 EDT
- A wobble extension has a tapered semi ball shaped end on it where the socket attaches, this allows the socket to angle about 15-20 degrees for those times when you cannot get a straight shot at a bol
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00177.html (7,707 bytes)
- 19. Re: thermostat issues (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 06:18:51 EDT
- right but The most likely cause is the studs have corroded to the thermostat housing. Try heating the studs with a torch and see if that helps, or you can try removing the studs by putting two nuts t
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00351.html (7,967 bytes)
- 20. Re: thermostat issues (score: 1)
- Author: LBCarNut@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 20:12:04 EDT
- There is no down side that I have found to bolts, except they will probably deduct points at the concours judging. When you get it apart thread a stud back lightly, put the housing back on and thread
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00397.html (7,756 bytes)
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